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Are you ready for a massive magnetic storm? Yes kindly brace youreslf as the Russian Academy of Sciences has said that the storm will hit the Earth on March 18 and will bring about some changes to the Planet’s geomagnetic atmosphere. This magnetic storm will be the third
one to hit the Earth since 2018.

According to Russian scientists claim, as reported by denofgeek.com, that March 18 magnetic storm may cause headaches, dizziness and sleep disturbances for some people across the globe.

It will also affect humans and other living organisms by changing blood flow, blood pressure, and boosting adrenalin, according to spacedaily.com.

What else can it do?

European Union’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) said powerful solar storms have the capabilities to negatively impact crucial navigation and control systems across the continent’s railway network.

“Railway networks could be affected in case of an extreme space weather event due to the direct impact on system components, such as track circuits or electronics, or indirectly via dependencies on power, communications, and progressively on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) for timing and positioning,” ScienceAlert reported, quoting JRC.

Government to connect all posts along the Indo-China border with roads says, Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Health Ministry asks all central government hospitals to take necessary steps to ensure smooth health services in wake of doctors call for 12 hours strike today against National Medical Commission Bill.

Eight core sectors record 6.8 percent growth in November 2017; Highest since October of previous year.

Five Army jawans go missing as avalanche hits Gurez and Nowgam Handwara sectors of Jammu and Kashmir; Srinagar-Jammu national highway remains closed for the second consecutive day.

Markets trading in the red in afternoon trade; Sensex falls over 150 points.

In Nepal Parliamentary and Provincial elections, Left alliance makes a clean sweep.

EARLIER TODAY

Campaigning for the second and final phase of Gujarat assembly elections for 93 constituencies ends this evening; In a spectacular show, Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use a sea plane for the first time to end his campaigning; Senior Congress leaders also scheduled to address public meetings.

Indian economy likely to grow by 7.2 per cent in 2018 and 7.4 per cent in 2019, says a UN report.

India calls upon WTO members to find permanent solution to the public food stockpile issue, concerning 800 million hungry people across the globe.

Information and Broadcasting Ministry asks TV channels not to air condom advertisements between 6 AM and 10 PM.

Western disturbance brings widespread rain in several parts of North India; Air quality improves in the National Capital.

Russia orders partial withdrawal of its troops from Syria.

And, Saudi Arabia announces lifting of ban on movie theatres after 35 years.